The Nationwide Truckers’ Strike in Algeria Enters Its Fourth Day: Legitimate Demands in the Face of Repression and Threats
For the fourth consecutive day, Algeria is witnessing widespread and growing attention to the open-ended general strike by transporters, one of the largest professional protest movements in recent years. This strike, involving hundreds of thousands of truck drivers and transporters of goods and fuel, has led to a near-total halt in the transport of goods and petroleum products, causing significant disruption to national and regional roads. The impact of this strike has been felt […]
Fuel Price Hikes in Algeria: SNAPAP Warns of Serious Social and Economic Consequences
The National Independent Union of Public Administration Employees (SNAPAP) expressed its strong rejection of the decision to raise fuel prices, deeming it a hasty and unjustified measure at a time when the purchasing power of Algerian citizens is declining under the weight of accelerating inflation and a rising cost of living. The union warned of the direct repercussions of this decision on the national economy and public services, particularly the transport and food distribution sectors.
A Nationwide Truck Drivers’ Strike Disrupts Supplies and Puts the Algerian Government in a Prolonged Standoff
A general strike by truck drivers began today, Thursday, January 1, 2026, across several Algerian provinces, following a prior announcement widely circulated on social media in recent days. The strike saw a significant response from its first day, directly impacting supply chains, particularly in the fuel sector, where severe shortages of fuel were reported.
A Law Against Dissent: How Algeria’s Amended Nationality Law Criminalizes Opposition
The Algerian parliament today approved an amendment to the Algerian nationality law. Regardless of the final wording, which will become clear after publication in the Official Gazette, the information circulating about this amendment reveals a highly dangerous trend: transforming nationality from an inherent and inalienable right into a punitive tool used to silence dissidents, particularly those abroad. The amendment to the law […]